The base for conventional chewing gum contains food-grade plastic polymers. Natural gums, however, are known for their non-synthetic ingredients like tree sap and plant-based wax. But a researcher at ...

People who indulge in chewing gum might be unwittingly upping their microplastic intake, according to a study from the United States. Saliva tests on 10 different brands revealed that just one piece ...

Many of us don't think twice about casually popping a stick of gum in our mouth. But chew on this: When you do, you're also chomping on, and possibly ingesting, hundreds, if not thousands, of ...

Recent scientific research reveals that the simple act of chewing gum offers several unexpected health benefits. While many people chew gum for fresh breath or enjoyment, studies show this habit can ...

Chewing a sugar-free gum daily reduced preterm births in a large study in Malawi. The oral intervention was inspired by past research linking poor oral health and preterm birth. The gum contains ...

Microplastics are tiny pieces of plastic less than five millimeters long, or smaller than a pencil eraser. They can be found in almost everything, including our air, water, food and apparently, ...

The following is a summary of some recent studies on COVID-19. They include research that warrants further study to corroborate the findings and that has yet to be certified by peer review. By Nancy ...

It's time now for our regular science news roundup with our friends at NPR's Short Wave podcast, Regina Barber and Pien Huang. Hey, y'all. PIEN HUANG, BYLINE: Hey, Juana. REGINA BARBER, BYLINE: Hey.

It may sound too good to be true: One simple, science-backed remedy for anxiety is chewing gum. (And, no, I don't work for a gum company!) Chewing gum is generally good for your health, if you stick ...

In truth, this isn’t the first time we’re hearing about the correlation between what we eat (or chew) and its impact on our neurological system. We recently chatted with board-certified psychiatrist ...